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The Picture of Dorian Gray

Basil's Demise

On the eve of Dorian Gray's thirty-eighth birthday, he encountered his friend Basil Hallward, who was about to depart for Paris. Basil, concerned about the rumors surrounding Dorian's reputation, expressed his desire to see Dorian's soul. Dorian reluctantly revealed his portrait to Basil. In a fit of rage, Dorian stabbed Basil to death.

The Aftermath of Murder

The following morning, Dorian enlisted the help of Alan Campbell, an old friend, to dispose of Basil's body. Initially reluctant, Alan eventually agreed after Dorian presented him with an incriminating document. Together, they concealed the evidence of the crime.

A Chance Encounter

Seeking solace in opium, Dorian ventured into a den where he encountered... Continue reading "The Picture of Dorian Gray: A Tale of Beauty and Ruin" »

Perfect Tenses

Present Perfect: The car(s) has/have been designed.

Past Perfect: The car(s) had been designed.

Future Perfect: The car(s) will have been designed.

Conditional Sentences

First Conditional

Structure: If + Present Simple + Future Simple

Usage: Real or possible situations.

Examples:

• If it rains today, I'll stay at home.
• If he is busy now, I will come back tomorrow.
• If she doesn't call you, you can call her.
• If you work hard, you may become a millionaire someday.
• If they don't invite you, you must not go.

Second Conditional

Structure: If + Past Simple + would/could/might + verb

Usage: Hypothetical situations.

Examples:

• If I were in Brazil, I would go to Rio de Janeiro.
• If it were not raining, we could go out.
• If they worked for that company, they might

1. Verb Tenses

Verb Tenses while working... Croat. / Last... did not attend... school

Does he repair... motorbikes? / In four... will have done... select!
Listen!... are arguing... again / The... had been searching... far.
Phil... is looking for... holiday / When... gives... discount
"Will you study... intention" / We... get... some

5. complete the sentence with...
He.. in spite of... help
We... that is why... problems
She... Besides... at all
We... not only.... consequences
He... For instance... yet
The... because of... rise

Although... concert
Quite... As a result... wish
Your... In order to... aspects
She was... However... operation

6. Linking Words

So as to: for
Due to: owing to
Furthermore: besides
I think: I feel

7. Modals

You don't have to... you.
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Stressful Situations

• Going to the dentist
• Queuing in the supermarket
• Being stuck in a traffic jam
• Going to the hairdresser
• Finding a place to park
• Organizing a party
• Having an interview
• Making a speech
• Being afraid of flying
• Making a presentation to senior executives
• Leading a formal meeting
• Telephoning in English
• Writing a text with a tight deadline
• Negotiating a very valuable contract
• Asking your boss for a pay raise
• Dealing with a customer who has a major complaint
• Getting lost
• During the sales period
• During exam periods
• On the first date

High Levels of Stress

• Smoking a lot
• Losing your hair
• Your heart beats quickly
• Biting your nails
• Sweating profusely
• Shaking/trembling
• Eating a lot of sweets
• Not eating at all

Relaxation Techniques

• Walking
• Playing sports
• Reading
• Having a